I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.

Vex not thy spirit at the course of things; they heed not thy vexation. How ludicrous and outlandish is astonishment at anything that may happen in life.

You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you. Things can't shape our decisions by themselves.

A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.